Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 24, 2025

Purpose: The report recommends the strategic approach and planning assumptions that will inform the Financial Strategy, MTFP and Budget 2026/27.

Content: DECISION:   RESOLVED that the approach to developing the Financial Strategy (as set out in the report and takes into account the local government finance context), following feedback from the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, be approved.     Reason for the Decision:    As contained within the report.   Alternative options considered:   None other than contained within the report.   Conflicts of interest declared:   None.   Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:   N/A